Christmas Lights Ride around Stone Mountain Park

We'll meet at the Skyride parking lot, then start our 2 laps (5 miles each) around the mountain, at an easy pace, starting no later than 5:15.   Please feel free to decorate both yourself and your bike.   Best decoration gets a very nice (and very cheap) prize!!    During the ride, we'll tour the lights around Crossroads and the Plantation and other areas.  Afterwards, we'll gather at Village Corner German Restaurant in Stone Mountain for dinner. 

There are a couple of fairly large hills on the ride, but our pace will be very modest... about 10 to 12 mph.  You can bring ANY type of bike, just be sure it's in good working order.  Also, you'll need a BASIC headlight and tail light, since we'll be riding until shortly after sunset.    These lights are available anywhere, including Walmart or Performance Bike.   I found some cool LED bike light strings and spoke lights on Amazon if you're looking for decoration ideas.

We'll plan on getting done the ride by 6:30, then head to dinner for those interested.

Note: Entrance fee to park is $10, or $35 annually (see outside-the-park parking option below)

Directionsl:
From I-285 take U.S. Hwy 78 East about 7 miles to Exit 8, Stone Mountain Park Entrance.
After entering, road will fork at about 1 mile - turn left.  Go about 0.2 mile and turn right into the Skyride parking lot.   Look for my green Honda Element (and my well-lighted bike) parked near the Skyride.

If you would like to try the free public parking in Stone Mountain Village, from Hwy 78 take exit 5 and merge onto GA 10. Proceed 0.5 miles to the first exit. At the end of the ramp turn left. Drive a mile or so, past a gas station and a funeral parlor (both on your right). When you see City Hall turn left. There is a Marta park and ride on fourth street. From there it is a short walk on East Mountain Street to the west gate. Please note, it's about a 1 mile ride from the west gate to the Skyride area (turn left after entering the gate).